Leicester News homepage

Latest news

• First council gyms to reopen on Monday

  11 September 2020

  1 minute read

  FOUR city council leisure centres in Leicester will reopen to the public on Monday (14 September).

• Diwali and Christmas to be marked with lights but no crowds this year

  11 September 2020

  2 minute read

  TWO of the biggest events in Leicester’s festival calendar will not take place this year, as coronavirus restrictions continue to prevent people from gathering in large groups.

• 'Start a conversation' is the message for suicide prevention day

  10 September 2020

  1 minute read

  WORK being done in the city, county and Rutland to raise awareness of suicide and the support that is available to prevent it, will be highlighted on World Suicide Prevention Day today (Thursday 10 September).

• Five more city libraries to reopen next week

  10 September 2020

  2 minute read

  FIVE further libraries are preparing to reopen in Leicester next week.

• New five-year plan launched for New Walk conservation area

  10 September 2020

  4 minute read

  A NEW five-year plan to further preserve and enhance the historic character of Leicester’s New Walk area has been published by the city council. 

• Scrutiny to consider ambitious plans for Leicester to be carbon-neutral by 2030

  10 September 2020

  5 minute read

  AN ambitious new strategy to help Leicester respond to the climate emergency will be considered by two city council scrutiny commissions later this month.

• Overnight road closures planned at busy Welford Road junction

  9 September 2020

  2 minute read

  A BUSY road junction in Leicester will be subject to overnight closures for up to two weeks from Monday for essential resurfacing works.

• Week highlights that recovery from addiction is possible

  7 September 2020

  2 minute read

  ORGANISATIONS across the city, county and Rutland are marking this year’s Recovery Week by streaming live and recorded content online every day, starting from today (7 September).

• Time to apply for your child’s primary or secondary school place

  7 September 2020

  2 minute read

  FAMILIES in Leicester who have children due to start primary, junior or secondary school next year can apply online for a school place from today, Monday 7 September. (will issue Monday 7 September).

• Festival provides chance to explore Leicester’s hidden heritage

  7 September 2020

  3 minute read

  A DOZEN historic sites across Leicester are taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days, giving people the chance to discover more about the city’s past.

• Gyms and pools can reopen from Tuesday says Government

  4 September 2020

  2 minute read

  GYMS, swimming pools, fitness suites and dance studios can reopen in Leicester from Tuesday (8 September).

• Extra buses help students travel to school safely

  3 September 2020

  3 minute read

  STUDENTS returning to school in Leicester and Leicestershire can benefit from extra bus services to help them get to school safely.